Former Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew is delighted that Sabah has achieved its target of 3.5 million tourist arrivals set for 2025. She attributed this accomplishment to the relentless efforts put in by the ministry (KePKAS) and its agencies, namely Sabah Tourism Board (STB), Sabah Convention Bureau (SCB), Sabah Parks Board…
Sabah is making strides to boost its market presence in Japan through its participation in the Tourism Expo Tokyo 2024. Under the Tourism Malaysia Pavilion, the Sabah Tourism Board is promoting the state’s diverse offerings to the Japanese market, with a focus on student education tourism, diving, and birdwatching. These efforts are bolstered by the…
Due to the closure of designated airspace corridors in the Middle East, Batik Air has cancelled today’s (March 1) scheduled service between Kuala Lumpur and Dubai as a precautionary safety measure. The airline continues to closely monitor the evolving situation and assess its impact on regional airspace and flight operations. This decision is in line…
TAMPARULI: Rumah Terbalik and 3D Wonders Museum, one of the unique tourism attractions near here is offering the front liners free entrance from May 22 to July 1. This is a token of appreciation to thank the front liners for their selfless sacrifices in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, said its owner, Alexander Yee. “We…
KOTA KINABALU: Architectural tourism is another area for Sabah to consider as new product. Sabah diverse cultural elements should be utilised in building design so as to become an attraction. Sabah Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai see the state over 40 ethnic groups should be highlighted and featured in the architectural…
The perfect time for travel is around the corner, with the upcoming school holidays and the pleasant autumn and winter weather. Moreover, people are now willing to spend on travelling rather than keeping their money in banks, said Malaysian Chinese Tourism Association (MCTA) Sabah Chapter Chairman Vincent Sia. “Even though travel packages are no longer…
KOTA KINABALU/Dec 8: Since the Chinese visitors are not returning anytime soon, Sabah has decided to lure the Indian tourists which is now the fastest-growing outbound market. Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said the state’s tourism industry was overly dependent on Chinese visitors before the pandemic and that it must now…
Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) kicked off its highly anticipated “Taste of the World” Ramadan dinner buffet, running from March 15 to April 9, 2024. This extravagant culinary event promises an unforgettable experience throughout Ramadan as families and friends gather to taste a wide variety of flavours from around the world. Datuk Dr Rosmawati Lasuki,…
KOTA KINABALU: April 29, 2026 The Sabah government will not compromise against unlicensed tourism activities, including those carried out by foreign tourists, to safeguard local operators and ensure industry integrity. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said enforcement against such activities falls under the Tourism Industry Act 1992 (Act 482), which is under…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) will submit a proposal to the government to amend the Tourism Industry Act 1992 to keep abreast with current development. “Many of the regulations are outdated and not suitable for current situation,” its chairman Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw said. He said SATTA will contact…